KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed bird flu on CBS’ “CBS Mornings Plus” on March 20. Gounder discussed funding cuts at Johns Hopkins University and other research institutions on CBS News’ “CBS Morning News” on March 17. She also discussed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s airplane wastewater testing to…
Organizations with underperforming Medicare Advantage plans can, and should, start taking steps now to establish a strong foundation that can sustain long-term success The post How Medicare Advantage Plans Can Prioritize Quality Amid Continued Turbulence appeared first on MedCity News.
As operating environments become more complex, every element and system must be reliable, safe, and compliant with the web of regulations. Testing is the antidote to address these issues, however, this presents a significant testing burden. Here are some key challenges. The post Evaluating the Complexities of the Digital Operating Room appeared first on MedCity News.
As President Trump begins his second term, the public’s trust in health information from key health agencies has fallen over the past 18 months, continuing a decline that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds the new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust. Just over half (53%) of the public now says they trust…More
Ochsner Health is expanding its use of Latent Health’s AI platform after its reduced medication prior authorization times to just 4-5 minutes. The technology is designed to both streamline pharmacists’ workflows as well as improve patients’ access to medications. The post Ochsner Health Scales AI Tool After Its Cuts Prior Authorization Time to Just 4-5…
Hospital M&A activity slowed quite a bit in the first half of 2025, with deal volume and transacted revenue falling sharply amid economic uncertainty and sweeping policy changes. While traditional mergers may remain sluggish, analysts expect a rise in outpatient partnerships and rural hospital conversions toward the end of the year. The post Hospital M&A…
Arbital Health’s $31 million Series B round was led by Valtruis and included participation from existing investors Transformation Capital, Shaper Capital and Healthy Ventures. The post Arbital Health Raises $31M to Support Value-Based Care Contracting appeared first on MedCity News.
Maria Tabarez, Director of Facilities, Exodus Recovery Safe Landing Maria Tabarez has an unusual job: maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting a 172-bed homeless shelter. The challenges of keeping the five-building facility clean and disinfected 24/7 present challenges unlike most other Crothall facilities. Some residents who come to Exodus Recovery Safe Landing in Los Angeles have more…
Takeda said more than half of plaque psoriasis patients treated with zasocitinib achieved clear or almost clear skin in two Phase 3 studies. Regulatory submissions for the TYK2 inhibitor are planned for 2026 and clinical trials are ongoing in other indications. The post Takeda Drug From $4B Deal Succeeds in Two Pivotal Plaque Psoriasis Trials…
A clash over the Affordable Care Act that has led to a shutdown of the federal government has ramifications for public health as agencies cease some services. The Trump administration vows mass layoffs during the impasse. The shutdown centered largely on a disagreement over the Obama-era health law. Democrats want a further extension of enhanced…